While many believers claim to believe that prayer works, that prayer changes things, that prayer has power, prayer is often treated as a last resort, a last option. It is something they hope can bail them out of tough times when nothing else seems to be working. But prayer is intended to be much more than that. After the death of King Ahab, in steps Ahaziah, King Ahab’s son. King Ahaziah reigned for only two years, not much time to do much of anything. But we do read about the end of his reign in 2 Kings chapter 1.

“FAITH OF OUR MOTHERS”
Faith of our mothers, living still,
In cradle song and bedtime prayer;
In nursery lore and fireside love,
Thy presence still pervades the air:
Faith of our mothers, living faith!
We will be true to thee till death.

Winds of change have blown and are continuing to blow across Nigeria and the entire African continent. Amidst this rapid and drastic change, the Church has found itself in a difficult position of being part of the problem and at the same time being called upon to proffer solutions. Therefore, more than ever before, the Church and Christians in Nigeria must find new ways of fulfilling the Great Commission amidst the turbulence of modern politics, deteriorating socio-economic situation, persistent insecurity and social unrest pervading the country.

To some people, the story of David and Bathsheba is one of judgment and condemnation. Others see it as a story of grace, restoration, and hope. For those willing to admit their sin and accept God’s judgment, grace, and restoration, it is both. The realization that God’s agenda is one of healing and restoration will change our perspective on everything. This morning, we shall learn how we can experience divine restoration after a moral failure. First, we look at how David got into the mess in which he found himself (2 Samuel 11:1-5)

One of the mysteries is that the saints living at our Lord's Second Coming will not die, but be changed, and that this change will be made in a moment, in the twinkling of an eye, and at the sound of the last trump.